SVETLANA MOROZOVSKA
Freelance Translator, Interpreter, Writer
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Data
Location:Vancouver, BC, Canada
Tel.:(604) 724.7775
E-mail:
Nationality: Russian
DOB: March 21st, 1974
Language combinations:
English – Russian
Russian – English
Ukrainian – English
University Degrees
Bachelor of Arts in English Language (specializing in translating/interpreting on the foreign affairs level) form the University of Odessa, Ukraine, 1994
Reserved Titles
Certified Court Interpreter (English – Russian, Russian-English)
Certified Translator (Russian – English, English-Russian)
Profile
-Professionally trained English - Russian, Russian – English interpreter and translator
-Native speaker of Russian & Ukrainian with 12 years of diverse experience as a translator/ interpreter.
-Extensive experience in engineering, aviation,telecommunication, law enforcement, immigration, finance, free trade negotiations, labour issues, the performing arts, business, sports, cosmetics, psychology & personal matters.
-Interpreting modes: Simultaneous/Consecutive/Summary (Conference/Court/Medical).
Professional Experience
Government
1998 - present:Independent interpreter, translator. Duties include translating technical texts into English, Russian and Ukrainian, mostly in the fields of immigration documentation, law enforcement, finance, and medical services, as well as consecutive interpreting at Court hearings and during the citizenship examinations at Citizenship & Immigration Canada.
1998 - present:Freelance interpreter, translator. Duties include translating & interpreting from English into Russian & Ukrainian and vice versa many different types of texts and documents such as TV/Media /script translations, magazine articles, books, advertising, conference articles, personal documents, technical documents, engineering documents, medical documents, transportation/shipping documents, legal documents, contracts and letters for business transactions. Experienced in simultaneous interpretation during hearings in court.
Private Sector & Organizations
Employer:Vance Goulding, Immigration Lawyer
07.1998 – 12.1998:Interpreter, Translator.Worked with the immigration lawyer. Translated court files, interviews, personal letters and documentation. Simultaneous translation during court hearings.
Employer:Vancouver Island Helicopters Ltd.
02.1996 – 02.1998:Interpreter, Translator & Terminologist. Duties included translating legal documents, contracts, forms and cards related to helicopter engineering terminology; communication interpreting; Media interview interpreting (Screenlife Inc. @ (416) 861-0810).Specialized in simultaneous and consecutive interpreting & translation of the ground school and flight training for helicopter pilots and engineers. Daily translation of documents of a wide variety of fields. Translated 50 000-word engineer manual from Russian into English for the VIH personnel.
Contact: (250) 656-1220,Russel McGowan or Ken Nori, president
(250) 475-3031, William Steeper
Employer: John A. Neilson Architects Inc.
05.1995 – 07.1995:Translator. Duties included translating architectural & engineering documents from English to Russian; assisting in the preparation of Russian Language audio-visual materials for a presentation using MacIntosh Software including WordPerfect & CorelDraw; working to ensure adequate preparation for architectural professionals under intense deadline pressure.
Contact:(250) 388-5588, Ms. Jane Gehring
Employer: Volleyball Canada
03.1995 – 05.1995: Interpreter. Duties included accompanying Russian men’s volleyball team throughout their Canadian tour; performing simultaneous interpreting during media interviews; legal documentation translation; advising on protocol; assisting organizers in problem solving of all sorts.
Contact:(604) 737-3015,Ms. Gwen Parker, Technical director
Employer: Tabani Trading & Trans Service Company
03.1993 – 01.1994: Junior Interpreter & Referent. Duties included translating legal documents, contracts; interpreting at meetings; general office duties.
Teaching Experience
Employer: Odessa City Ministry of Education
10.1992 – 03.1993: English Language Teacher. Responsibilities included teaching English Language to the Grade 6 students; preparing lesson plans; choosing course materials and designing curriculum; assigning grades and supervising State exams.
Education
-Khmelnitsky Music Conservatory Diploma in Music (1978-1990)
-KhmelnitskyArtSchool, Diploma in Fine Arts (1981-1988)
-Bachelor of Arts in English Language (specializing in translating/interpreting on the foreign affairs level), University of Odessa, Ukraine, 1994
Personal Interests
All performing arts, fashion, psychology, history, nutrition, certified Fitness Instructor & Personal Trainer, writing.
References
- Mr. Kenneth Norie, President, VIH Logging Ltd.
(250) 656-1220
- Mr. Richard MacGillivray, Auditor, Revenue Canada
(250) 479-2430
- Mr. Oleg Kovalev, Accounting & Tax sevices
(604) 304-0705